2022 Lucid Air Front Suspension Recall (22V090)

Recall 22V090 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2022 Lucid Air in recall 22V090?

The snap ring below the front strut damper may fail, resulting in a sudden drop in ride height or front brake line damage.

Lucid Motors, Inc. (Lucid Motors) is recalling certain 2022 Air vehicles. The snap ring below the front strut damper may fail, resulting in a sudden drop in ride height or front brake line damage.

Is it safe to drive a 2022 Air with recall 22V090?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A sudden drop in ride height while driving can cause a loss of vehicle control. In addition, brake line damage can result in a loss of brake function. Either of these scenarios increases the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: A sudden drop in ride height while driving can cause a loss of vehicle control. In addition, brake line damage can result in a loss of brake function. Either of these scenarios increases the risk of a crash.

There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Air shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the front, have it checked before driving further.

Which vehicles are included in recall 22V090?

Recall 22V090 covers 203 vehicles: 2022 Lucid Air.

NHTSA lists 203 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Air front suspension recall?

Yes. Lucid Studios or satellite service centers will inspect and replace the front strut dampers, as necessary, free of charge.

Lucid Studios or satellite service centers will inspect and replace the front strut dampers, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 24, 2022. Owners may contact Lucid Motors customer service at 1-877-536-6620. Lucid Motors number for this recall is N01.

When was recall 22V090 announced?

Lucid USA, Inc. reported recall 22V090 to NHTSA on February 16, 2022.

This recall was filed 56 months ago. If your Air was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my Air is part of recall 22V090?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V090 is open on your Air, it will be listed there.

Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 22V090000 is open on your Air, it will be listed there, along with Lucid recall number N01. You can also ask any Lucid dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.

What should Air owners do about recall 22V090?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 22V090000 applies to your Air.
2. Book the recall appointment with any authorized Lucid dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Write down when symptoms involving the front happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.

What are Air owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 4 of them about the suspension, wheels and tires.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the suspension, wheels and tires have been filed since recall 22V090 was reported (3) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 24 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 4 of them involve the suspension, wheels and tires. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2022 Lucid Air: 24 complaints in total, 4 about the suspension, wheels and tires

Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):

245/35/R21, tire specifically made for Lucid. Small bump in road caused large bubble in sidewall. Lucid forums full of complaints about this. No replacement tires available in the US and no alternate available due to load rating. No promised time for more to be available. I had to borrow a loaner tire from lucid.

2022 Lucid Air owner, TX, NHTSA complaint 11594522, filed June 15, 2024

Can recall 22V090 make my Air a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

Suspension, wheel and tire defects can affect handling and control. Clunks, pulling and vibration that return after a repair point to a defect that has not been fixed.

A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2022 Lucid Air has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.

For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the Air went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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